Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (contract)

ARENGY


Date: 2 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

ARENGY is a Digital and Cybersecurity Consulting Company operating in the Middle East from Dubai. Our customers are the most successful industry leaders executing projects around the globe. We are partnering with one of the Systems Provider in Riyadh, KSA. We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (6 months contract).


Role overview:

The Senior Cybersecurity Consultant will operate in a strategic advisory capacity, driving the company’s cybersecurity maturity, regulatory alignment, and overall security posture. This role is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity professional with proven experience in regulatory frameworks and the ability to lead executive-level discussions.

The mission is to drive the overall cybersecurity strategy and the maturity enhancement of the company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Define the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and maturity roadmap.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and technical teams.
  • Lead assessments of the current security posture and identify risks, gaps, and improvements.
  • Ensure consistent alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks including SAMA CSF and CST/CITC.
  • Support risk management activities and advise on mitigation strategies.
  • Drive compliance initiatives aligned with international frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, COBIT).


Experience Required:

  • Arabic speaker mandatory
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong exposure to governance, risk, compliance, and strategy.
  • Certification and experience with CISSP or CISM
  • Certification and experience working with ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
  • Proven hands-on experience with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework and CST/CITC regulations
  • Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, deliver clear documentation, and advise at a strategic level.
  • Background in telecom, ISP, digital services, IT, or any regulated sector


Strongly Recommended Certifications

CRISC, CCISO, Cloud Security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CCSP), COBIT 5 / COBIT 2019.

Regulatory Experience – Must Have (Saudi-specific)


Please note, it is required to be based in Riyadh in the time of the application.

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